tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75523626257967008902019-05-24T11:34:51.366-04:00The Windham Eagle NewsBobnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-47068286046020058132019-05-24T11:34:00.001-04:002019-05-24T11:34:51.342-04:00Windham High School students touched the past<i style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;, serif;">By Craig Bailey</i><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">On May 17, students from </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Windham High’s social studies classes had the opportunity to learn how early 20<sup>th </sup>century advances in technology and transportation transformed many aspects of life. To support this, </span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Toby Stinson, of Owls Head Transportation Museum (OHTM), was onsite with three </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">working Model T Fords.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_sWCmicyViU/XOgOsam5xbI/AAAAAAAAIE0/rLJkGaH1qAwBOFRbOjRF_F0J3Jt8_nIHACLcBGAs/s1600/Windham%2BHigh%2BStudent%2BBrady%2BJackson%2BPosing%2Bwith%2Bthe%2B1915%2BModel%2BT%2BFord%2Bsubmitted%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_sWCmicyViU/XOgOsam5xbI/AAAAAAAAIE0/rLJkGaH1qAwBOFRbOjRF_F0J3Jt8_nIHACLcBGAs/s1600/Windham%2BHigh%2BStudent%2BBrady%2BJackson%2BPosing%2Bwith%2Bthe%2B1915%2BModel%2BT%2BFord%2Bsubmitted%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Student, Brady Jackson, stands beside a Model T Ford.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Jeff Neal, Windham High School U.S. and World History and World Politics teacher organized the event. Neal stated, “There is nothing like students physically seeing, touching and smelling a relic. This is something you cannot get with modern technology. I’m hoping this will inspire the students to experience and preserve the past.”<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The Model T’s on display included an open, 1910, 3-seater, a covered, 1915 5-seater, as well as a “cut away” enabling students to view the engine and drivetrain internals of these early automobiles.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Stinson kicked things off, “In the early 20<sup>th</sup> century we saw the beginnings of mass production and at the center of this was Ford’s Model T.” Stinson reminded the group, “At the time these cars were built, America was a rural agrarian society and everyone had horses. In fact, there were more blacksmiths than doctors, as blacksmiths were required to work on wagons and shoe horses.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The benefits of these first automobiles were many. Stinson commented, “A horse takes time to get ready and doesn’t like bad weather. A machine doesn’t get tired or complain. Once these cars were mass produced you could buy a brand new one for $240, which was cheaper than outfitting and maintaining a horse.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Stinson shared, “My dad used his car as a tractor to haul potatoes and pull boats out of the water. It was also considered a portable supply of power. My dad could cut 10 cords of wood in a day, with a saw powered by his car.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Stinson then covered the topic on how owners started, operated and drove these early automobiles. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The first step was confirming there was enough fuel. This was done by dipping a stick of wood in the 10-gallon tank, which was found under the seat. Next, you would check the oil. This was done by opening a valve. If oil dripped out you were good-to-go and, if not, you needed to add some.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">“Realize, in 1915 these cars were considered non-polluting, compared to a horse,” Stinson reflected, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>“For example, on the streets of New York City, horses excreted over a thousand gallons of urine and thousands of pounds of manure daily. The biggest health challenges at the time were diseases of filth, such as diphtheria and cholera. The transportation industry helped to eliminate that.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Next, Stinson shared that Model T’s had a hand throttle with 2 forward speeds (slow and fast); fast being a relative term. While these cars would only do upwards of 25 miles per hour, that was fast compared to a horse and buggy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Starting the Model T required the most attention. Stinson emphasized the importance of properly holding the crank, because not doing so may result in a backfire which could wrench your shoulder or break your wrist.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">“From the beginning, Henry Ford’s goal was to make cars affordable for virtually anyone,” Stinson noted. “As an example, during early production Ford learned that black paint dried a little quicker than other colors. Considering the economics of buying large quantities of paint he determined that sticking with black made the most sense.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Stinson continued, “Ford used the most advanced technology and best materials available to build the most durable automobiles possible.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Stinson reminded the audience, “These cars were built when there were no roads. As such, Ford designed these cars for a rugged environment, to last long while remaining cheap. For example, Ford was the first to fully enclose the engine and drivetrain to prevent dust, dirt and mud from entering and damaging the internals.” Stinson also explained that what is referred to as a ‘dashboard’ today, was actually a feature to dash away dust and bugs.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The automobile industry continued to evolve, driven by consumer needs and wants. Once people had cars, they wanted more: a roof, side curtains and to be fully enclosed. Later, accessories such as heat and windshield wipers were introduced. All things we now take for granted.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">“The industrial revolution and more specifically, mass production, resulted in societal change,” Stinson stated to the students. “Humans had been using horses for 10,000 years. In the early 1900’s this completely flipped with the introduction of the automobile. People no longer had the same limitations on the distances they could travel and things they could accomplish. This all began with innovation and resulted in explosive technology which literally changed the world. Due to the impact on society, many consider Henry Ford the single most powerful person at that time.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">One of the students asked if they could drive a Model T, to which Stinson responded, “Come to our museum and we may be able to arrange that. At the museum the cars run, and the planes fly.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The Owls Head Transportation Museum (OHTM) is a nonprofit educational organization. Its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and operate pre-1940 aircraft, ground vehicles, engines and related technologies significant to the evolution of transportation for the purpose of education. Learn more about OHTM at:</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://owlshead.org/" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: #954f72; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">http://owlshead.org</span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-37686347964599670572019-05-24T11:27:00.000-04:002019-05-24T11:27:43.740-04:00Windham Primary School students raise thousands at second Annual Community Day<i style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;, serif;">By Kathrina Frost</i><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Students took part in a run-a-thon fundraiser during their second Annual Community Day at Windham Primary School.&nbsp; On Thursday, May 16, the students gathered with community members to recognize all of the hard work of the students and to present community groups with checks for the funds raised. In total, the event raised $7,217.44.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The kindergarten classes raised a total of $1,771.50 for the Windham Public Library.&nbsp;Samantha Cote <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KyMSop2-llA/XOgNE3LLI3I/AAAAAAAAIEo/uqHBJ_D_5PkQQKRfM7DncjOnPGAolLdHACLcBGAs/s1600/Community%2BDay%2Bwas%2Bstarted%2Bas%2Ba%2Bservice%2Blearning%2Bopportunity%2Bhighlighting%2Bcommunity%2Borganizations%2Bthat%2Bsupport%2BRSU14.%2BStudents%2Bcelebrate%2Bgiving%2Bback.%2Bsubmitted%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KyMSop2-llA/XOgNE3LLI3I/AAAAAAAAIEo/uqHBJ_D_5PkQQKRfM7DncjOnPGAolLdHACLcBGAs/s1600/Community%2BDay%2Bwas%2Bstarted%2Bas%2Ba%2Bservice%2Blearning%2Bopportunity%2Bhighlighting%2Bcommunity%2Borganizations%2Bthat%2Bsupport%2BRSU14.%2BStudents%2Bcelebrate%2Bgiving%2Bback.%2Bsubmitted%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The students at Annual Community Day</td></tr></tbody></table>accepted the check from Dr. Rhoads and top individual fundraisers Caleb Sargent, Ben Freysinger and Charles Hager. The top Kindergarten classroom was Mrs. Carver with $434.00.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The first-grade classes raised a total of $1,659.25 for the Windham Fire Department.&nbsp;Chief Brent Libby accepted the check from Dr. Rhoads and top individual fundraisers Luke Russell and Michael Hall. The top first-grade classroom was Mrs. Shibles with $510.00.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The second-grade classes raised a total of $2,181.50 for the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals.&nbsp;Kathy Woodbrey accepted the check from Dr. Rhoads and top individual fundraisers Dylan Emmons and Byron Davis.&nbsp;The top second-grade classroom was Ms. Hopkins with $592.00.&nbsp;Four local businesses also contributed matching funds to second graders for their support of the MSSPA.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">They were APEX, Hall Implement, Sebago Lake Automotive, and Horsepower Auto Care.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The third-grade classes raised a total of $1,605.19 for the Windham Historical Society.&nbsp;Susan Simpson, Carol Manchester, and Jason Farley accepted the check from Dr. Rhoads and top individual fundraisers Rocco DiDonato, Renner Gerrity, and Adyson Miller.&nbsp;The top third-grade classroom was Mrs. Grund with $319.00.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Community Day was started as a service-learning opportunity highlighting community groups that support RSU 14, and reflecting on how students can, in return, support those groups.&nbsp;Windham Primary School students were grateful for the opportunity to show how much they appreciate their community.&nbsp;An amazing job was done by all.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-76009827211345671442019-05-24T11:21:00.000-04:002019-05-24T11:21:23.749-04:00Historically significant land closer to being conserved<br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) moved another step closer to conserving 252 acres of forestland in South Bridgton a couple of weeks ago. LELT announced that it was recently awarded $12,500 from the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation to help purchase the property, which will be called “Peabody-Fitch Woods.”</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Peabody-Fitch Woods </span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">will forever protect the land surrounding Bridgton Historical Society’s historic </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hnDi-Os5oXc/XOgLuoBl8jI/AAAAAAAAIEc/dCjJfVtR3VgEH1Uj9HbkNxRJ_q0wQ8oegCLcBGAs/s1600/PFW_Context_MapNEW-1-1024x791%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hnDi-Os5oXc/XOgLuoBl8jI/AAAAAAAAIEc/dCjJfVtR3VgEH1Uj9HbkNxRJ_q0wQ8oegCLcBGAs/s1600/PFW_Context_MapNEW-1-1024x791%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></div>Narramissic Farm. <span style="background: white;">Conserving this land will ensure public access for recreational opportunities including hunting, walking, and nature observation.</span> <span style="background: white;">LELT plans to enhance the existing pedestrian trails located on the property and has engaged local clubs to make sure that a snowmobile and ATV corridor on the property remains accessible.</span><o:p></o:p><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><span style="background: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">This award adds to grant money already received from several other foundations, including the Fields Pond Foundation, Davis Conservation Foundation, Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust and an anonymous foundation along with many donations from individuals in the community.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“We have received incredible support from the community for this conservation project,” says Matt Markot, LELT’s Executive Director. “In partnership with the Bridgton Historical Society, we are eager to protect this land. The site of a once prosperous and well-known family farm in South Bridgton, it has incredible cultural, historical and ecological value. Once protected, this land will continue to benefit our community forever.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">LELT seeks to raise the rest of the money needed to purchase the property before a June 30<sup>th</sup>, 2019 deadline. To date, LELT has received 95% of the funds and needs just another $17,000 to purchase the land. Private donations from individuals will be critical in achieving this goal. Complete information about the project, including maps and the option to donate online, can be found at </span><a href="http://www.lelt.org/pfw"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">www.lelt.org/pfw</span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">. Checks to support Peabody-Fitch Woods can also be sent to Loon Echo Land Trust, 8 Depot Street Suite #4, Bridgton, ME 04009.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) is a member supported, non-profit land trust that works to protect the natural resources of the northern Sebago Lake region. Loon Echo conserves 6,700 acres of land and manages 31 miles of recreational trails in the towns of Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Raymond and Sebago.&nbsp;These important natural spaces protect the region’s water resources and wildlife habitat, maintain rural character and provide public access to outdoor recreation</span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">such as hiking, hunting, fishing and skiing. For more information about Loon Echo’s land conservation projects or information on how to get involved, visit their website </span><a href="http://www.lelt.org/"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">www.lelt.org</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">, Facebook page,</span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">or call 207-647-4352.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-76587391083446515662019-05-24T11:05:00.000-04:002019-05-24T11:05:27.796-04:00A visit at the State House: Shadowing Rep. Patrick Corey<i>By Lorraine Glowczak</i><br /><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing">I began this series of visiting the statehouse to capture a glimpse of a day in the life of our local delegates. I have had the pleasure to visit and report on: Rep. Sue Austin, Rep. Jessica Fay and Rep. Mark Bryant, all of whom have been accommodating and welcoming. Last week, I spent the day with Rep. Corey.</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">The intention of this series is to share with our readers the work and focus of our state officials while <o:p></o:p></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8klcuGtVguY/XOgHB2wlaII/AAAAAAAAIEQ/fqnaxCYYXZMjFP-jOm1PfyEXx-DywSSOwCLcBGAs/s1600/Here%252C%2BRep%2BCorey%2Bis%2Bwith%2BJohn%2Band%2BLinda%2BGregoire%2Band%2BSen%2BDiamond.%2BHe%2Bis%2Bworking%2Bon%2Bbill%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8klcuGtVguY/XOgHB2wlaII/AAAAAAAAIEQ/fqnaxCYYXZMjFP-jOm1PfyEXx-DywSSOwCLcBGAs/s1600/Here%252C%2BRep%2BCorey%2Bis%2Bwith%2BJohn%2Band%2BLinda%2BGregoire%2Band%2BSen%2BDiamond.%2BHe%2Bis%2Bworking%2Bon%2Bbill%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rep. Corey with John and Linda Gregoire (and Sen Diamond). <br />Corey is working on bill LD 84 to to allow spouses <br />to Provide home and community-based services <br />to Eligible MaineCare Members&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table>they represent us in Augusta. I do hope that the past articles have contributed to some informed insight of the process. But I must admit, I think it is I who is learning the most from the experience. <br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">My day with Rep. Corey began at 8:30 a.m. where we sat for ½ hour in the State House café and spoke over coffee. It was a “slow day”, Corey told me (Slow is a relative term. It seemed busy to me.) This gave us time to talk for a while, providing an opportunity for him to discuss with me his committee work and the bills he has introduced.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">He is a member of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. “We focus on issues facing and bills that affect the Department of Corrections, county jails, State Police, the opioid problem and human trafficking,” Corey began. “This includes issues surrounding domestic violence and rape.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">He is also a member of the Maine Marijuana Commission which focuses on medicinal and adult use of cannabis and on the development and administration of a regulated marketplace in the State for adult use marijuana and the regulation of the personal use of marijuana and the home cultivation of marijuana for personal adult use. <s><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></s></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Corey stated that his major interests include bringing Maine citizen voices to the initiative process, working on constituent related issues, and protecting law-abiding, mentally stable residents from gun control measures. In fact, Corey introduced LD-85. “It’s a law that would encourage gunowners to lock up their guns by providing a sales tax exemption with a purchase of a locked storage unit for guns,” stated Corey. “The bill passed the House and the Senate, but it sits on the appropriations table.” <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">As I learned from Rep. Bryant, and Corey reiterated, bills that go to the appropriations table, “go there to die” and have to be revived again during the next legislative session. The bills that affect the state budget are the only bills that go to the appropriations table – and in this case – it is the reduction of sales tax for a lock cabinet/gun safety.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Corey also sponsored a bill that has passed and is now law, LD 79, <span style="background: white;">An Act To Protect Shooting Ranges. “There is a hunting safety law that states you cannot shoot a firearm within 300 feet of a building” explained Corey. “There was an incident in which a shooting range which has been in existence for many years but faced a challenge. A neighbor had purposefully built a structure on his land and within the distance that would require the range to shut down. The landowner had admitted that he purposefully built the structure to shut the range down. The law passed unanimously by both the House and Senate and was signed into law by Governor Mills.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white;">But Corey’s interests do not end there. He is still working on LD 84, “</span>Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Allow Spouses To Provide Home and Community-based Services to Eligible MaineCare Members.” He specifically works on this bill as a result of Windham residents, John and Linda Gregoire. John has had ALS for 10 years and his wife, Linda, has been providing home care assistance without pay.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Other bills that Corey has worked diligently on and have recently passed and are now law include: </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-hansi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">LD 648,</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> An Act To Improve Reporting of Operating Under the Influence Offenses and </span><span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">LD 858, </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Study and Make Recommendations for the Establishment of a Maine School Safety Center.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">After our coffee and conversation, Corey went to his Caucus meeting (in which the public is not allowed) and then on to the House floor where I got to observe in detail, the various laws being considered and/or passed. During the session, Corey would vote, and then come back to the galley to explain in detail “what just happened.” <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Visiting our legislators is an experience and, an amazing one at that. I would highly encourage all individuals to visit Augusta just once – to witness the process of a bill becoming a law and the difficult and complex work in which our delegates participate on our behalf.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Next week, look for my article as I shadow Sen. Bill Diamond.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-73445860096193587472019-05-24T10:54:00.000-04:002019-05-24T10:54:03.128-04:00RAA and Raymond Village Library collaborate to provide venue for local artists<br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Raymond is a treasure box full of undiscovered artists and craftspeople. As a result, and wanting to honor and recognize the local talent, </span><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Raymond Arts Alliance (RAA) is coordinating local artist displays at the Raymond Village Library. The artwork will be on display on a two-month rotating basis.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W1MNcUxh34g/XOgFJZMOo7I/AAAAAAAAIEE/R3Iv1jLzArsaz19T2Fxo3wBekOP6f-dlwCLcBGAs/s1600/3%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="139" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W1MNcUxh34g/XOgFJZMOo7I/AAAAAAAAIEE/R3Iv1jLzArsaz19T2Fxo3wBekOP6f-dlwCLcBGAs/s1600/3%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artwork by Jennifer Fuller</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The first display, currently highlighted at the library, is from the work of Jennifer Fuller, a glass artist. It features fused glass, lampworking, blown glass, and stained glass.&nbsp;Fuller also works a variety of&nbsp;glass processes to create handmade jewelry, plates, decorations, and custom designs.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">"I am&nbsp;an autistic artist who is both mentally and physically disabled and though my past has&nbsp;much abuse and depression, glass art has been a bright spot in my life. It has helped&nbsp;me through the past several years and more recently given me the opportunity to focus&nbsp;on learning more, look to future possibilities with my art, meet amazing people, and feel&nbsp;like I am part of an encouraging, supportive community of people who all have a&nbsp;passion for glass art like I love to do,” Fuller said about art in her life.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fullers work will be on display until July 7. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">During the months of July and August, WHS 2017 graduate&nbsp;<span style="background: white;">Holden Willard and his father, Don, will have their artwork on display. Recently, Holden&nbsp;</span>received best in show in a world-wide competition at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod after he submitted a self -portrait to the center’s “The WORKS” competition. Holden attends the Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">His father, Don – a known leader in the community as the Raymond Town Manager, is quite unknown as a talented artist in his own right. His imaginative&nbsp;steam punk pieces are as&nbsp;beautiful as they are&nbsp;useful and his “found objects” metal sculptures are not to be missed!</span><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Briefly, Raymond Arts Alliance is on a mission to strengthen the Raymond arts community and bring people together while enjoying beautiful expressions of artistic skill and imagination.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“We agree that&nbsp;the arts should be&nbsp;accessible&nbsp;to everyone whether you are an avid art student, collector, professional fine artist, weekend hobbyist, or someone looking for the perfect gift,” explained RAA Board Member, </span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Kim Hansen</span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">. “The joy of making, viewing and sharing the arts brings people together.&nbsp; What better place to take part in appreciating&nbsp;beautiful things than a place set up specifically for community - the Raymond Village Library.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There will also be a “meet and greet” the artists to be announced soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">For more information about the Raymond Arts Alliance and other events occurring at the Raymond Village Library, peruse the library’s website at &nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.raymondvillagelibrary.org/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">www.raymondvillagelibrary.org/</span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> &nbsp;or call at </span><a href="tel:12076554283"><span style="background: white; color: #274e39; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">(207) 655-4283</span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-43324979130123447032019-05-17T02:00:00.008-04:002019-05-17T14:16:48.111-04:00A killer faces justice, but what comes next?<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xBw7EF4R5CE/XN3XSQhTbbI/AAAAAAAAICY/_k8u_6awqlcnyYjNYGrxMLUC7joesGlxgCLcBGAs/s1600/bill%2Bdiamond%2Bphoto%2B%2528Mobile%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="243" data-original-width="185" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xBw7EF4R5CE/XN3XSQhTbbI/AAAAAAAAICY/_k8u_6awqlcnyYjNYGrxMLUC7joesGlxgCLcBGAs/s1600/bill%2Bdiamond%2Bphoto%2B%2528Mobile%2529.png" /></a><i style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;, serif;">By Senator Bill Diamond</i><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Sometime in the late afternoon or early evening of December 8, 2017, four-year-old Kendall Chick lost her life.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">We now know that what caused her death was sustained, brutal child abuse by Shawna Gatto, the fiancée of Kendall’s grandfather, Stephen Hood. At the trial, which I was present for much of, we learned that police found splatters of Kendall’s blood all over the house and a dent in the sheetrock where Kendall’s little head was slammed into a wall. We learned that when Stephen asked about his granddaughter’s multiple bruises and injuries, Shawna made up stories about a clumsy child, a “drug baby” who couldn’t get out of her own way and “tripped over air,” who picked at scabs and was “a bleeder.” Gatto also took steps to hide Kendall from public view, for fear that her abuse would be discovered. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Maine’s Chief Medical Examiner Mark Flomenbaum testified at the trial that Kendall’s fatal wound was a combination of about 15 to 20 previous injuries along with a lacerated pancreas, associated with some sort of trauma about 12 hours prior to her death. It was very clear that this was not the sort of injury a 4-year-old child, even a clumsy one, could inflict upon themselves falling over or running into something. It was abuse, plain and simple.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Last week, Maine Superior Court Justice Bill Stokes found Gatto guilty of the crime of depraved indifference murder, which, according to </span><a href="https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/17-A/title17-Asec201.html"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Maine murder statue</span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">, means she “engage[d] in conduct that manifests a depraved indifference to the value of human life and that in fact cause[d] the death of another human being.” In rendering his verdict, Justice Stokes noted Gatto’s repeated, callous attempts to conceal her abuse of Kendall and the sheer amount of trauma to Kendall’s body as evidence of Gatto’s depraved indifference for Kendall’s life.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The trial was brutal, and rehashing these details now is painful, but this verdict is an important step toward accountability for Kendall’s killer. Unfortunately, we will never be able to bring Kendall back or undo the pain and torture that she suffered.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="https://www.egcu.org/boat" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.egcu.org/boat" border="0" src="http://www.thewindhameagle.com/ads/evergreen3.jpg" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="722" height="320" width="288" /></a><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The very least we in Maine government can do is reaffirm our commitment to protecting children and take steps to ensure that this never happens again.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Kendall’s death was, at its core, a failure of Maine’s child welfare system.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Kendall, who was born addicted to drugs, was placed with Gatto and Hood, two people recovering from drug addiction, when she was taken from her mother, who was also battling addiction. Despite these circumstances, DHHS only checked in on Kendall once during the three years she lived there. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Had they visited, they may have seen the blood spatter, bruises and cuts that police found after her death. Another visit from DHHS could have saved Kendall’s life. That visit didn’t happen, and she died.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Logan Marr, a 2-year-old child, died in the care of a former DHHS worker in 2002, and since then, through seven DHHS commissioners and four administrations, we’ve had a lot of promises and good intentions, but children are still dying. To fix this, we need an honest, vigorous examination of the state’s child welfare system, and we need real reform.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">This will take a coordinated effort from DHHS, the Legislature, the courts and law enforcement. I have </span><a href="http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280073359"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">a bill in</span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"> to start this process, by creating a Legislative Commission to investigate issues at DHHS and propose legislation to make changes. I am hopeful that this can be a step toward improving our efforts to protect Maine children.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #141414; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">If you have any ideas, questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my office at 287-1515 or </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/balgeo/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/AUMGU5AG/diamondhollyd@aol.com"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">diamondhollyd@aol.com</span></a><span style="color: #141414; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">. I work for you, and my line is always open.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="color: #141414;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-47410803363829619552019-05-17T02:00:00.007-04:002019-05-17T02:00:19.270-04:00Windham Boy Scout receives highest honor<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nz54ktMwufY/XN3HlVpPLsI/AAAAAAAAIAw/OJ2g3lz_PZwq03bbzcqsune5iUCrnDIegCLcBGAs/s1600/FIRST%2BNAME%2BCole%2Bwith%2BSenator%2BBill%2BDiamond%2Band%2BRep.%2BPatrick%2BCorey%2Bsubmitted%2Bphoto%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nz54ktMwufY/XN3HlVpPLsI/AAAAAAAAIAw/OJ2g3lz_PZwq03bbzcqsune5iUCrnDIegCLcBGAs/s1600/FIRST%2BNAME%2BCole%2Bwith%2BSenator%2BBill%2BDiamond%2Band%2BRep.%2BPatrick%2BCorey%2Bsubmitted%2Bphoto%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sen. Bill Diamond, Samuel Cole and Rep. Patrick Corey</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">Boy Scout, Samuel Cole of Windham has been awarded the highest honor in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout rank. Cole celebrated his achievement with a ceremony and reception at Windham Hill United Church on April 28th.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">To reach the rank of Eagle Scout, Cole and other scouts must complete at least 21 merit badges and do a community service project which involves fundraising, proposing the idea to the town and BSA council, planning, recruiting helpers and producing a project that benefits the community. With the request of a much-needed structure by the Windham Parks and Recreation Dept. Cole constructed a pavilion at Dundee Park that was completed in November with his fellow Troop members of Troop 51 and several adults and friends. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Cole will be graduating from Windham High School with the class of 2019 in June and then he will be attending Clark University in Worcester, MA in the fall. He is the son of Jennifer and Larry Cole. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">His father and brother, Tyler, are also Eagle Scouts. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-6984714899579400642019-05-17T02:00:00.006-04:002019-05-17T02:00:09.192-04:00Eighteen Raymond residents enrolled in Senior Farm Share<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v-U4Uzeb17Q/XN3E0j__1mI/AAAAAAAAIAk/GHtSriLwbu4h2RNtAph2vsGrc1LoBLXAQCLcBGAs/s1600/Age%2BFriendly%2BLogo%2B%2528Mobile%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="256" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v-U4Uzeb17Q/XN3E0j__1mI/AAAAAAAAIAk/GHtSriLwbu4h2RNtAph2vsGrc1LoBLXAQCLcBGAs/s1600/Age%2BFriendly%2BLogo%2B%2528Mobile%2529.png" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><i>By Sheila Bourque</i></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) receives a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fund the Maine Senior Farm Share Program. This program provides low-income seniors the chance to receive a free share (worth $50) of first-quality, fresh, local produce at no cost directly from local Maine farmers during the growing season.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age Friendly Raymond recognizes that food insecurity is a challenge for many of our residents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Frank Pecoraro of Mulberry Farms visited our age friendly group last fall to explain the program. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mulberry Farms has partnered with Age Friendly Raymond to make it possible for a number of our seniors to participate in the farm share program this summer! Organic Farmer Frank will be providing both gift cards and delivering farm shares to eighteen Raymond residents this summer. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Under the leadership of Sheila Bourque and with the help of many volunteers the program information was shared with community residents. The Raymond Lions spread the word via food boxes at our local food pantry and Raymond residents Eleanor Thompson and Laurie Wallace (Age Friendly Raymond Steering Committee member) coordinated sign-ups.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #524a4b; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Thanks to all for making this happen!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-49309905348706495942019-05-17T02:00:00.005-04:002019-05-17T14:17:34.571-04:00Windham Middle School students gain hands-on experience developing business idea and pitch<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AsKUgQILvYQ/XN3DCtvFy6I/AAAAAAAAIAU/azyX1VoqAfEX6IN7V9CCJbQSyCN0z56gQCLcBGAs/s1600/Light%2BExpress%2BteamRiley%252C%2BReed%252C%2BRaf%252C%2BElla%252C%2BSedona%2Bpromotes%2Btheir%2Bbusiness%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="298" data-original-width="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AsKUgQILvYQ/XN3DCtvFy6I/AAAAAAAAIAU/azyX1VoqAfEX6IN7V9CCJbQSyCN0z56gQCLcBGAs/s1600/Light%2BExpress%2BteamRiley%252C%2BReed%252C%2BRaf%252C%2BElla%252C%2BSedona%2Bpromotes%2Btheir%2Bbusiness%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light Express team: Riley&nbsp;Marquardt, Reed Wescott, <br />Rafael Roney, Ella&nbsp;Wilcox, Sedona&nbsp;Narvaez</td></tr></tbody></table><i style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt;">By Elizabeth Richards</i><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">On Monday, May 6, four teams of eighth graders at Windham Middle School took part in a “play-off” round to determine which idea will represent the school at LaunchPad Junior, a partnership between Gorham Savings Bank and Junior Achievement.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">LaunchPad is an adult entrepreneurship competition sponsored by Gorham Savings Bank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>LaunchPad junior is designed to be an extension of Junior Achievement’s “It’s My Business<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">!”</i> curriculum. For six sessions, volunteers from Gorham Savings Bank led students through the curriculum and guided them in applying the concepts they learned as they developed a business idea that fits a need in the community.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The teaching team, O’Hana Explorers, which includes Erika Dupont, Pam Mallard, Trish Sabine and Lisa Hodge, entered the school into the Launchpad junior program. Each of four social studies classes had a classroom winner, and these four winning teams competed in the play-off round since only one idea from the school can be presented at the competition. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Each idea presented at the play-off round was well-developed, innovative and addressed a specific need. Students were poised and confident as they presented, and their work showed a high level of dedication and commitment to the project. The students in each group clearly demonstrated the idea, value, and need for their product.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="http://www.windhammaine.us/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="http://www.windhammaine.us/" border="0" src="http://www.thewindhameagle.com/ads/townofwindham2.jpg" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="516" height="320" width="206" /></a><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The four finalist ideas and teams were: <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">MuzicalMelodiez, an app to make music education accessible to all, presented by Maria Yurkevich and Emma Bennett.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">EZ Teach, an app that would give students access to tutors and homework assistance, and help them with time management and tracking assignments, presented by Sadie Vancelette, Lila Schrock, Kailey Chalmers, Grace Paiement, and Reagan McDougall.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Light Express, a bracelet that would help individuals with difficulty expressing their emotions verbally communicate how they are feeling, presented by Sedona Narvaez, Rafael Roney, Riley Marquardt, Reed Wescott, Noel Denslow, and Ella Wilcox.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Buddy Bots, a robot companion for critically ill children, which also helps monitor medications and other health information, presented by Chloe Fitts, Haney Haidari, Cody Harrison, and Maddie Policano.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This partnership provided an authentic opportunity for students to collaborate and brainstorm a business idea that would fulfill a need in this community.&nbsp;The biggest growth for most students was in their levels of confidence as they brought their plan to fruition and presented to live audiences,” said Hodge. “I was proud of the growth and it was fun to see students step out of their comfort zones.&nbsp; Learning can be fun!”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The judges selected Light Express as the team which will present their pitch at the live LaunchPad event, which will take place on Tuesday, June 4 at USM’s Hannaford Hall in Portland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>In addition to the hands-on experience the students gain from the program, Gorham Savings Bank donates $1000 to each participating middle school. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-37210209863613044302019-05-17T02:00:00.004-04:002019-05-17T02:00:07.508-04:00New mascot revealed at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine commencement ceremony<br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">On Saturday, May 11, 2019 Saint Joseph’s College of Maine surprised over 500 students graduating at the 106th Commencement ceremony by revealing the new Monk mascot character. Saint Joseph’s is the only college or university in the United States, in any NCAA division, to have “Monks” as a mascot.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KWF1odnwyVg/XN2_ULmo0DI/AAAAAAAAIAI/_d6YPSODtqM6fKZUbFAH8ZjECdfg7FQuQCLcBGAs/s1600/MonkMascot%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KWF1odnwyVg/XN2_ULmo0DI/AAAAAAAAIAI/_d6YPSODtqM6fKZUbFAH8ZjECdfg7FQuQCLcBGAs/s1600/MonkMascot%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">According to Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Joanne Bean, the new Monk mascot costume was made possible because of the support given from alumnus and Board of Trustee Dr. Colonel Solis ‘93, BSBA, MA, MBA, MPhil, DBA, PhD of McLean, Virginia who worked with the advancement and athletics departments to enhance the presence of the Monk in the community, to better reflect the Monks logo currently used by the athletic teams, and to serve as a reminder of the College’s Core Values. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Solis, who is the son of Cuban immigrants and a decorated Vietnam veteran, said, “When you’re a U.S. Marine, you remember and continue to live everything that it stands for. And when you’re a Monk, it’s also symbolic and meaningful for life. A mascot elevates the spirit of the entire student community on campus. I’m very pleased to give back to the College.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">The Monks mascot at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine dates back to 1970. It was only one year after the Board of Trustees decided that the College would become co-educational that then College President Bernard P. Currier hired Christopher Kiernan from Assumption College to become the new director of athletics and to launch a competitive varsity program. Knowing that Assumption Prep was about to close its doors, Kiernan asked for a donation of their team uniforms which bore the name “Monks.” From that point forward, Saint Joseph’s College adopted this as its mascot.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">The suit was designed and produced by Costume Specialists in Columbus, Ohio.&nbsp;Their work with other universities includes the Columbia Lion and Princeton Tiger. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">The community can look forward to seeing the Monk at sporting events, student activities, and alumni gatherings. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-68484795527807748522019-05-17T02:00:00.003-04:002019-05-17T02:00:06.298-04:00Third-grader wins calendar contest<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuT3XDLnN7U/XN29bsTL5xI/AAAAAAAAH_4/423UVj1Li9E1LucA5Tw8nZ16L5KYq8NzQCLcBGAs/s1600/59974148_10157304845834826_2599335076785291264_n%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuT3XDLnN7U/XN29bsTL5xI/AAAAAAAAH_4/423UVj1Li9E1LucA5Tw8nZ16L5KYq8NzQCLcBGAs/s1600/59974148_10157304845834826_2599335076785291264_n%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Lincoln Rulman, a third-grade student in Mrs. Arbour’s class at Windham Primary School entered the Casella Waste calendar contest for third graders. Out of 308 entries in Maine and 2200 entries total, Lincoln’s artwork was selected, and his photo will be showcased in the Casella Wastes 2020 calendar. Rulman didn’t know he won until Friday, May 10 when a representative from Casella Waste came to Windham Primary School and presented him an award alongside some of his third-grade classmates.</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-25781250425259321792019-05-17T02:00:00.002-04:002019-05-17T02:00:18.993-04:00Music with a Mission features Pretty Girls Sing Soprano in concert Saturday May 25th<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kE3FRHf5Keo/XN160pdYw4I/AAAAAAAAH_Y/pKySvFBINeUyGTOoTvnAvMkZNR6s7-y9gCLcBGAs/s1600/Pretty%2Bgirls%2Bsing%2Bsoprano%2Bphoto%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kE3FRHf5Keo/XN160pdYw4I/AAAAAAAAH_Y/pKySvFBINeUyGTOoTvnAvMkZNR6s7-y9gCLcBGAs/s320/Pretty%2Bgirls%2Bsing%2Bsoprano%2Bphoto%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk267599"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">On Saturday, May 25th, at 7 p.m., Music with a Mission is proud to present </span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk267599;"></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Pretty Girls Sing Soprano<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>for a relaxing evening of acoustic folk music</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Segoe UI&quot;; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> Sweet, sassy and soulful, this trio delivers a spirited mix of covers and originals with ringing three-part vocal harmonies, from folk, rock and pop to bluegrass and gospel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Founded as a duo in 2010 by Ingrid Ayer-Richardson (vocals, guitar) and Susan Mathews (vocals), the group quickly gained a loyal following. Pretty Girls became a trio with Deana Gurney (vocals, keyboard, percussion) in 2017, and has recently released their first album,&nbsp;“Bag Full of Lessons”.&nbsp; Since their inception Pretty Girls Sing Soprano have quickly turned heads and gained a loyal following with their tight, clever and original harmonies. Their combined voices share their love of acoustic and a cappella music. The Pretty Girls will sing to your soul and leave you with a smile as they perform a variety of songs from bluegrass, folk, traditional to country and rock-n-roll. If you enjoy good music with top-notch vocals you need to check out Pretty Girls Sing Soprano.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The Music with a Mission concert series</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> is sponsored by the North Windham Union Church, which donates a portion of the proceeds to area non-profits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Now in our seventh season, MWAM has provided almost $63,000 for mission support to the church and other community organizations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Pretty Girls Sing Soprano</span></i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">has chosen to support </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Riding To The Top</span></i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> with the community proceeds from this concert. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>Located right here in Windham, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center (RTT) </i>is a non-profit dedicated to helping people with disabilities reach their highest potential through the healing power of horses.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Tickets will be sold at the door and are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>They are also available online at mwamconcerts.com.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>The box office opens at 6:00 and the doors will open at 6:30. The North Windham Union Church is located at 723 Roosevelt Trail in Windham.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>For more information please call 892-6142 or email </span><a href="mailto:MWAMconcerts@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">MWAMconcerts@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Music with a Mission – Celebrating great music with concerts for the common good<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">MWAM Committee: Jim McBride, </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria;">Rick &amp; Linda Nickerson, Michael &amp; Ruth Kepron, Allen &amp; Dawn Sample, Peter &amp; Dorine Ryner and Chick Marks</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-59113784994763126192019-05-17T02:00:00.001-04:002019-05-17T14:18:19.285-04:00“Don’t Let Your Life Go Up in Vape” presentation educated parents on the dangers of vaping<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-15BWXmW2y5Q/XN150dP1q9I/AAAAAAAAH_M/Ug2qmbczIEQM3Sqywp9K0kejsxTKDQ6hACLcBGAs/s1600/Vaping%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-15BWXmW2y5Q/XN150dP1q9I/AAAAAAAAH_M/Ug2qmbczIEQM3Sqywp9K0kejsxTKDQ6hACLcBGAs/s1600/Vaping%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpeg" /></a><i>By Lorraine Glowczak</i><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">There were over 50 parents and community members in attendance at last Wednesday’s, May 8 vaping education and forum event at the Windham High School. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>Entitled, “Don’t Let Your Life Go Up in Vape”, Hawa Shir of Portland Public Health and Laura Morris of Be The Influence presented information on vaping and the scientific studies that indicates the negative effects that vaping and other drugs have on the developing brain. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">“We also discussed how youth are targeted by the industry,” stated Morris, referring to the various vaping flavor concentrates available such as bubble gum, cotton candy, etc. After the presentation, there was a panel discussion with information that was shared to parents on health risks and the increased use in schools and what parents can do to keep their youth safe. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">The panel of experts included: Ron Springal, MD/Asst. Director of Opioid Response under Gordon Smit; Windham High School Assistant Principal Phil Rossetti;Emily DaSilva of the Opportunity Alliance; Doug Daigle, Seventh-grade Health Teacher; Eliza Adams and and School Resource officer, Matt Cyr. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="http://windhamtheater.org/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="http://windhamtheater.org/" border="0" src="http://www.thewindhameagle.com/ads/wcst.jpg" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="800" height="271" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Both Shir and DaSilva took time out of their schedules to share pertinent information regarding vaping use and youth health, specifically as it impacts the lung and brain.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>“</b>There are a variety of health concerns when it comes to vaping products,”Shir stated. “The e-liquids used in these products can contain a variety of harmful chemicals that can cause health issues in youth and adults. Some illnesses that have been found to come from vaping are popcorn lung and wet lung. Other affects can vary from person to person. These products also contain nicotine which is highly addictive. Youth who use these products are conditioning their brain to addiction.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">DaSilva offered the following ways parents and the community can help to prevent youth vaping use:<br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Know the facts</b>- make sure you have a clear understanding of what vaping is and the effects it can have on the individual and on the community.<span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Establish and maintain good communication with your young person</b> – they’ll be more likely to come to you about serious problems.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Be a positive role model</b>- our young folks learn from what they see.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Help your child identify a protective factor or goal that they are working toward and frame conversations around protecting what’s important to them.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Talk to legislators</b> about the need for more restrictions around vaping.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Make sure school policy is up to date with vaping language</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Regarding education and awareness, DaSilva added that it is imperative to continue to get the word out that vaping isn’t safe for young people and that being safer than cigarettes doesn’t mean safe. “And that when it comes to the developing brain, the use of nicotine primes that brain for future addictions,” she said.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">As a result of education being offered in the schools and community, the word is spreading about the detrimental effect of this activity. However, there are students in the community who vape. “Although most prevalent in high school, we have seen students start vaping as early as fifth grade,” Morris stated.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Perhaps the best method of prevention was offered by Shir, “Talking to your kids about these topics in an open way can be helpful to youth.” In doing so, it can help direct youth to make more wise decisions in regards to their health.<span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-31466731530198725892019-05-17T02:00:00.000-04:002019-05-17T02:00:03.182-04:00A free workshop offering guidance on end of life decisions<br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">The sad reality is that most of the friction and confusion that occurs when people are gravely ill or dying occurs because people have not documented their end-of-life wishes in a legally binding way.&nbsp;Raymond Village Community Church (RVCC), located at 27 Main Street, is holding an End of Life/Advance Directives workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 to help change that in the Lakes Region.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-acS_0RAnWEY/XN13nYkm1LI/AAAAAAAAH_A/nyZqXG2gYgoNooRV_gUIYIWu_oZyAWeNgCLcBGAs/s1600/end%2Bof%2Blife%2Barticle%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-acS_0RAnWEY/XN13nYkm1LI/AAAAAAAAH_A/nyZqXG2gYgoNooRV_gUIYIWu_oZyAWeNgCLcBGAs/s1600/end%2Bof%2Blife%2Barticle%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">The program will be facilitated by Rev. Nancy Foran, RVCC’s Pastor and both a Certified Advanced Care Planner and Certified Adult Family and Elder Mediator. It will also be co-facilitated by Marie Guerin, a trained hospice volunteer.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Pastor Foran and Ms. Guerin have first-hand experience with the stress, anxiety, and emotional pain people experience navigating through end-of-life issues in the modern health care system. “It breaks my heart every time I see the suffering people experience when they don’t really know what their loved one wants or discover that the health care system is making those decisions for them.”, said Rev. Foran.&nbsp; “This is especially sad when all it takes to be in control is a properly-written Advanced Directive.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“Advance directives” are legal documents that allow you to plan and make your own end-of- life wishes known in the event that you are unable to communicate. Advance directives consist of (1) a living will and (2) a medical (healthcare) power of attorney. A living will describes your wishes regarding medical care. With a medical power of attorney, you can appoint a person to make healthcare decisions for you in case you are unable to speak for yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“We encourage adults of all ages to attend because anyone can suffer a serious accident or illness at any time.”, said Ms. Guerin.&nbsp; “Just like insurance, it is so important to have these documents in place before a crisis occurs.”&nbsp; Even people who already have Advanced Directives are encouraged to attend this workshop, because these documents should be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current wishes and desires.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">The workshop will explain the meaning of a variety of terms, how to choose health care agents, and strategies for talking about advanced care planning with loved ones.&nbsp;The workshop will use the “Five Wishes” program as a model.&nbsp; It is a complete system to address advance care planning, is written in everyday language, and has been confirmed as legally-binding in the State of Maine.&nbsp;The information provided in the workshop will help attendees work better with any type of advanced directive.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">&nbsp;For further information, email Rev. Foran at </span><a href="mailto:nancy1@maine.rr.com"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">nancy1@maine.rr.com</span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">, or call the Church at 655-7749.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">RVCC: Small Church, BIG Heart!</span></i><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Raymond Village Community Church is a United Church of Christ congregation.&nbsp; It is a diverse faith community embracing tolerance, committed to building community in the Lakes Region, devoted to missions and outreach, singing joyfully, and welcoming all people no matter where they are on their faith journey.&nbsp; For more information about RVCC, contact Rev. Nancy Foran, Pastor, at 655-7749 or </span></i><a href="mailto:nancy1@maine.rr.com"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">nancy1@maine.rr.com</span></i></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-75143186418296654172019-05-10T13:02:00.000-04:002019-05-10T13:02:00.527-04:00Diamond bill to keep Mainers safe from distracted driving passes committee unanimously<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jhvcvCmnFbk/XNWuRjWoijI/AAAAAAAAH90/C5MyDuvb1eMXDNcctRU5-eKGwU5H-nCtACLcBGAs/s1600/Distracted%2BDriving%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jhvcvCmnFbk/XNWuRjWoijI/AAAAAAAAH90/C5MyDuvb1eMXDNcctRU5-eKGwU5H-nCtACLcBGAs/s1600/Distracted%2BDriving%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, and supported by Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, was unanimously endorsed by the Legislature’s Transportation Committee on Thursday, May 2. </span><a href="http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?PID=1456&amp;snum=129&amp;paper=&amp;paperld=l&amp;ld=165"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">LD 165, “An Act To Prohibit the Use of Handheld Phones and Devices While Driving,”</span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"> would require that electronic devices used while driving are hands-free.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“Distracted driving is a growing epidemic on our roads and highways,” said Sen. Diamond. “We all see it every day — people behind the wheel fiddling with phones and other electronic devices, their eyes off the road and their hands off the wheel. I’m so grateful the committee has taken this important step to curb the dangerous epidemic of distracted driving.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, supports Sen. Diamond’s bill.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“I became passionate about this issue after hearing about one of my constituents who was injured when a distracted driver crossed the yellow line while looking at a cellphone,” said Sen. Claxton. “It’s critical that we take steps to keep the roads safe for everyone.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “a<span style="background: white;">bout 3,000 people die and 400,000 are injured in the U.S. each year in crashes involving distracted driving.” </span>Despite bans in 47 states, smartphone use behind the wheel is a common problem. New research released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that even though 97 percent of drivers say texting or emailing while driving is a serious or very serious threat to their safety, 45 percent admit to having read a text or email while driving in the past month, and 35 percent admit to typing one.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">LD 165 now faces votes in the Maine Senate and House.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-37528450071211238652019-05-10T12:57:00.000-04:002019-05-10T12:57:26.079-04:00Evergreen Credit Union awards top local businesses and announces VP of Commercial Lending<br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="normaltextrun1"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Portland, ME</span></span><span class="normaltextrun1"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"> – </span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">Evergreen Credit Union introduced new directors and honored its business partners during their 24<sup>th</sup>annual meeting<span class="normaltextrun1"> at the Portland Museum of Art.&nbsp;2018 Lending Partner of the Year accolade was presented to Scott’s Recreation of Manchester and Turner, Maine. Runners-up for the honor were: Ossipee Trail Motors, Long Lake Marina, All Seasons Power Equipment and Lee’s Family Trailer Sales &amp; Service. These winners participate with over 80 other local businesses in Evergreen’s Loan Portal Connect lending program.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span class="normaltextrun1"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Recognized as annual best business partners by Evergreen Business Banking were Bob’s Seafood, Home Rentals, Long Lake Marina, Teamsters Local 340 and Country Village Assisted Living.&nbsp;Awarded Advocate of the Year was Matthew Chamberlain, co-owner of Regency Realty Group.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Additionally, Evergreen Credit Union is proud to announce that <span class="normaltextrun1">Jon Merrill has joined their team as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lending.&nbsp;A life-long Mainer, Merrill most recently was Principal Examiner with the National Credit Union Administration, and previously worked in lending with the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development program.&nbsp; He is a graduate of the University of Maine, Orono.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><span class="normaltextrun1"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Evergreen Credit Union is one of Maine’s largest credit unions and offers mortgage, consumer, and business services throughout Cumberland and York Counties.<o:p></o:p></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0ZqqZr5EU4/XNWtGotKH4I/AAAAAAAAH9o/QD-jCkTJ9781DPdcReVed1B9ZiFSNW3KwCLcBGAs/s1600/Evergreen%2BCU%2BBusiness%2BPartner%2Bof%2Bthe%2BYear%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="222" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0ZqqZr5EU4/XNWtGotKH4I/AAAAAAAAH9o/QD-jCkTJ9781DPdcReVed1B9ZiFSNW3KwCLcBGAs/s1600/Evergreen%2BCU%2BBusiness%2BPartner%2Bof%2Bthe%2BYear%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormal">Timothy and Dianne Mathieu of Bob’s Seafood, Evergreen CU VP Sr. Commercial Loan Officer Jere Shaw<o:p></o:p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VE4q8eIcWeE/XNWr2BCky3I/AAAAAAAAH9Y/QUWmn_LvmYYgTffLNeH58JqKESt9Rhi6gCEwYBhgL/s1600/Evergreen%2BCU%2BLendiing%2BPartner%2Bof%2Bthe%2BYear%2BColor%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VE4q8eIcWeE/XNWr2BCky3I/AAAAAAAAH9Y/QUWmn_LvmYYgTffLNeH58JqKESt9Rhi6gCEwYBhgL/s1600/Evergreen%2BCU%2BLendiing%2BPartner%2Bof%2Bthe%2BYear%2BColor%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormal">Evergreen President/CEO Jason Lindstrom, Scott’s Recreation Finance Manager Scott Penney, Evergreen Business Development Officer Brenda Pollock<o:p></o:p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MoNGqTXyPU0/XNWsK8ajogI/AAAAAAAAH9c/YF3lYiJFOPIyx2WFNOvulmDO8xbDJfBWwCLcBGAs/s1600/Jon%2BMerrill%2BEvergreen%2Bnew%2Bhire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="1600" height="250" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MoNGqTXyPU0/XNWsK8ajogI/AAAAAAAAH9c/YF3lYiJFOPIyx2WFNOvulmDO8xbDJfBWwCLcBGAs/s320/Jon%2BMerrill%2BEvergreen%2Bnew%2Bhire.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jon Merrill</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-32459360098171526482019-05-10T06:08:00.000-04:002019-05-10T06:08:17.396-04:00Lake Region Community Chorus presents “Sing For Joy!”<br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing">It is concert time again for the members of the Lake Region Community Chorus. This enthusiastic singing group is made up of fifty-five members from fourteen surrounding towns. They will present a varied program made up of traditional classical pieces, folk songs, spirituals, and a tribute to Cole Porter called, “Let’s Fall in Love<i>.”</i> The performances will be held on May 17, at 7 p.m. and on May 19 at 3 p.m. at the Bridgton Academy’s Twitchell Chapel in North Bridgton.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-atjRQj522BA/XNVNQnejhaI/AAAAAAAAH7M/wjqy_EheI2kNnCQObiR_JD4fYDHqZ_--wCLcBGAs/s1600/LRCC%2BSpring%2B2018%2B%2528Mobile%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-atjRQj522BA/XNVNQnejhaI/AAAAAAAAH7M/wjqy_EheI2kNnCQObiR_JD4fYDHqZ_--wCLcBGAs/s1600/LRCC%2BSpring%2B2018%2B%2528Mobile%2529.JPG" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The LRCC is directed by Jan Jukkola, Susan Stockwell and Dan Allen. The group is accompanied by Carolyn Stanhope and Sara-Sue Schreiber. The program will also include accompaniments by these very talented musicians, Rusty Wiltjer, percussion and Mark Priola, electric bass. They will be joined by instrumentalists from the chorus including Ginny Halligan, flute, Glen Jukkola, violin and Jan Jukkola, clarinet.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The chorus would like to thank the Bridgton Academy for all their help and support and providing them with rehearsal space and a concert venue. They would also like to thank their enthusiastic audiences and local sponsors. The concert is free but donations to help cover music and operating costs will be gratefully accepted. Come and join the Lake Region Community Chorus as they sing into spring. The concert is sure to be remembered long after the final chords are sounded. Please e-mail </span><a href="mailto:musicsix@cox.net"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">musicsix@cox.net</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> or call 647-2584 for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-61811164995477870762019-05-10T06:04:00.000-04:002019-05-10T06:04:29.323-04:00Manchester School gardens are ready for growing season<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wwoI8lfjOKQ/XNVMTGo_HJI/AAAAAAAAH7A/mUpwxu-md9IMVoWgq9sTxZh72z6GOn9agCLcBGAs/s1600/Isabella%2BThibodeau%2Band%2Bher%2Bmother%2BJennifer%2Bhelp%2Bout%2Bat%2Blast%2BSaturday%2527s%2Bgarden%2Bpreparations%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wwoI8lfjOKQ/XNVMTGo_HJI/AAAAAAAAH7A/mUpwxu-md9IMVoWgq9sTxZh72z6GOn9agCLcBGAs/s1600/Isabella%2BThibodeau%2Band%2Bher%2Bmother%2BJennifer%2Bhelp%2Bout%2Bat%2Blast%2BSaturday%2527s%2Bgarden%2Bpreparations%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Student, Isabella Thibodeau and her mother Jennifer&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">On Saturday, May 4, the Master Gardener Workday at Manchester School hosted volunteers and several local master gardeners adding soil amendments, replacing and repairing several raised beds, trimming and raking the Manchester School gardens. The Manchester Gardens for Learning Committee would like to thank the Coast of Maine Organic Products Company out of Portland for a recent donation of 10 bags of lobster compost. The compost was added this weekend to the raised beds to help prepare them for vegetable planting this spring. The committee appreciates the volunteers and master gardeners’ help with our workday as well as the generous donation from the Coast of Maine.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Students in Mrs. Sanborn’s, Mrs. Ocean’s, and Ms. Bell’s rooms have been busy this winter with tending to spinach and lettuce greens growing in the hoop house. The school is lucky to be able to continue to grow greens in the hoop house during the winter months. Students have also been busy this winter learning about composting, soil, and pollination. Many seedlings have been started, with plans for many more to come. Students and staff are looking forward to getting outside and doing some planting - now that it is finally SPRING!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-38216993290746556312019-05-10T06:00:00.000-04:002019-05-10T06:00:16.542-04:00Sen. Diamond welcomes decorated Navy SEAL to Maine Senate<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kHdh045kHYc/XNVLOnAz5QI/AAAAAAAAH60/bzlQwlwVto4G1BuGy6uOySrmLSt_o4aogCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9081%2B%2528Mobile%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kHdh045kHYc/XNVLOnAz5QI/AAAAAAAAH60/bzlQwlwVto4G1BuGy6uOySrmLSt_o4aogCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9081%2B%2528Mobile%2529.JPG" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, welcomed Commander Michael Wisecup, USN, Ret., to the Maine Senate for the day. Sen. Diamond and Commander Wisecup took the picture below in the Senate Chamber immediately following the day’s legislative session.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Commander Wisecup, who retired from the Navy in Nov. 2018, graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1998 and received a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute for Technology in Mumbai, India. He was deployed multiple times to Iraq, Afghanistan, and across Africa and Asia on military operational assignments on SEAL Teams 1, 5 and 8 and Special Boat Team 12. He also had various staff assignments at home and abroad, including most recently serving as Deputy Commander of Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Iraq. Commander Wisecup has received the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon, and various other unit, campaign and personal citations. He is currently a Presidential Leadership Fellow at Colby College in Waterville.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-34042082406961614742019-05-10T05:55:00.000-04:002019-05-10T05:55:47.849-04:00A special "Thank you" to our teachers<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A6Qghd8EDRA/XNVKIG76VRI/AAAAAAAAH6o/Fk_H7vdYOuU3GeD4oSwd0VpxoWSb6lN7gCLcBGAs/s1600/Teacher%2BAppreciation%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A6Qghd8EDRA/XNVKIG76VRI/AAAAAAAAH6o/Fk_H7vdYOuU3GeD4oSwd0VpxoWSb6lN7gCLcBGAs/s1600/Teacher%2BAppreciation%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">Teacher Appreciation Week is this week, May 5 to May 11. Reporter, Matt Pascarella spoke to some students in the Raymond and Windham Community and discovered what they had to say about their teachers and why they appreciate them. A few students from Raymond Elementary, Windham Middle School, Manchester School, Windham High School and Windham Christian Academy answered this question:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">How have teachers made a difference in your life?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Greta Paulding, Windham Middle School - eighth grade: <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“Teaching me everything I need to know, but also they’ve been really inspiring that they committed to helping kids...and really made an impact in everybody’s lives because they were willing to take the extra step and teach kids and show what it really means to help people in the community.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Ella Washburn, Manchester School - fifth grade:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“They’ve helped me a lot through the grades by increasing and helping my learning skills and social skills.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Brianna Johnson, Windham Christian Academy - tenth grade:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“They’ve encouraged me to really follow my dreams, or whatever I’m doing they’ve been like ‘go for it!’ and not to hold back.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Bailey Ward, Raymond Elementary – fourth grade:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“They’ve helped me learn and grow in each grade; they’ve helped me be safe...they help learn a lot and they do a lot for us.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Andrew Wing, Windham High School - grade 12: <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“Teachers have done way more than teach us math equations and other stuff. They are always there for us with anything in life and are always motivating.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-86233365794350704682019-05-10T05:47:00.000-04:002019-05-10T05:47:44.912-04:00Town Council Workshop puts two agenda items for public comment at May 28 meeting<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E6AMWXzcUhc/XNVIaZbrmKI/AAAAAAAAH6c/pUsC-y1L0MsVo9DyoFMweETsZv0GcsdIwCLcBGAs/s1600/Town%2BCouncil%2B%2528Mobile%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E6AMWXzcUhc/XNVIaZbrmKI/AAAAAAAAH6c/pUsC-y1L0MsVo9DyoFMweETsZv0GcsdIwCLcBGAs/s1600/Town%2BCouncil%2B%2528Mobile%2529.png" /></a><i>By Lorraine Glowczak</i><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The Windham Town Council held a workshop on Tuesday evening, May 7 at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall in the Council Chambers room. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Among the agenda items, two important issues were discussed: Commercial (C3) proposed zone <o:p></o:p></div>changes from the planning board and the proposed amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance.<br /><br /> <div class="MsoNormal">Amanda Lessard, Planning Director and Tom Bartell of the Windham Economic Development Corporation spoke to the Council regarding the proposed zone changes as recommended by the planning board. The proposal from the board was to replace the definition of construction services and add contractor services and contractor storage yard be added to the C-3 Minor (three or fewer heavy trucks). The Planning board voted on this proposal, four to three.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Lessard explained that seven members of the public address the planning board. “Four individuals spoke against the amendment,” she began. “Their comments included concern about additional development along the Route 302 and the potential environmental impacts. It was suggested that it did not align with the C-3 intent to provide an area for a mixture of light commercial uses and single-family housing.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Lessard stated that three individuals spoke in favor of the amendment and their comments included that these proposed uses are similar to other uses that are already permitted in the zone, and there is a need for these businesses in town. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The second major topic of discussion was presented by Windham Police Chief Schofield, where he addressed the changes made with the second draft of the Animal Control Ordinance which was reviewed and edited by the Town Attorney. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Dog licensing and kennel licensing language updates were made. One section of the ordnance that was discussed in depth was the “Dogs at large” section which states, “No dog under the control or care of any person shall be permitted to leave the property of that person unless the dog is on a leash of suitable strength not more than 30 feet in length, or under direct voice command or electronic collar control. Voice or electronic collar control shall be defined as an immediate response upon voice command or stimulus application and return to within arm’s length of the owner or person on control of the dog. Any dog so found may be impounded by the Animal Control Officer as set forth in Section 81-6 of this Ordinance.”</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Other verbiage that was discussed was the issue of animal noise. In the propose update, it states, “no owner shall permit or allow any animal to bark, howl or make other sounds common to its species if such sounds recur in steady, rapid succession for 10 minutes or more or recur intermittently for one hour or more.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Both agenda items were discussed at length among Town Council members. The issues will be up for public comment for those who wish to speak in favor of or against the proposals and amendments at the Tuesday, May 28 regular Town Council meeting.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">For full details of the meeting and other agenda items discussed, go to the town website at </span><a href="http://www.windhammaine.us/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">www.windhammaine.us</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-10475504940554937062019-05-10T05:43:00.000-04:002019-05-10T05:43:17.846-04:00Church and library collaborate to host program on the foster care crisis in Maine <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JnHWZjqjDJo/XNVHV8uocOI/AAAAAAAAH6Q/S9IPXL0mK0QDATs46AT9L24x1URfodeggCLcBGAs/s1600/Foster%2BCare%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JnHWZjqjDJo/XNVHV8uocOI/AAAAAAAAH6Q/S9IPXL0mK0QDATs46AT9L24x1URfodeggCLcBGAs/s1600/Foster%2BCare%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;">The Raymond Village Community Church (UCC) and the Raymond Village Library are partnering to offer a program that will help people better understand what foster care is and why it is so critical for the support of some of the state’s most vulnerable children. The program will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the RVCC, 27 Main Street, Raymond Village.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">The presenter, Sharon Dadmun, is a Licensed Master Social Worker and works as Treatment Foster Care Supervisor for SMART Child and Family Services in Windham.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">“There are some 1800 children in foster care at any one time in Maine. But there are less than 1500 foster care families, meaning that every month there are 20-25 children lacking stable, caring homes.” said Ms. Dadmun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>“We want the people of Maine to become more aware of the importance of Foster Care, and to better understand the critical need for new foster families.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">RVCC Pastor Rev. Nancy Foran said, “This is another example of the active partnership between RVCC and the Raymond Library as we work together to make the people of Raymond and the broader Lakes Region more aware of critical public issues that affect our area.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">For further information, email Rev. Foran at </span><a href="mailto:nancy1@maine.rr.com"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">nancy1@maine.rr.com</span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">, or call the church at 655-7749.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">RVCC: Small Church, BIG Heart!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Raymond Village Community Church is a United Church of Christ congregation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>It is a diverse faith community embracing tolerance, committed to missions and outreach, singing joyfully, and welcoming all people no matter where they are on their faith journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>For more information about RVCC, contact Rev. Nancy Foran, Pastor, at 655-7749 or revnancy@rvccme.org.</span></i><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-85577116376946171282019-05-10T02:00:00.000-04:002019-05-10T17:39:21.560-04:00Two organizations with alternate missions find common ground on educating youth about marijuana use<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W_yw-G27XT4/XNTGKqghGtI/AAAAAAAAH6E/m9iy-VrGhgMqWOXSdP-PI6nIYLj72RjMwCLcBGAs/s1600/20190506_161023%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W_yw-G27XT4/XNTGKqghGtI/AAAAAAAAH6E/m9iy-VrGhgMqWOXSdP-PI6nIYLj72RjMwCLcBGAs/s1600/20190506_161023%2B%2528Mobile%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be The Influence Coalition and the Retail Adult Use and <br />Medical Marijuana Task Force<br />&nbsp;discuss common concerns of youth drug use and abuse</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><i>By Lorraine Glowczak</i><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">It was a late afternoon of respectful discussion in the Windham Town Hall Council Chambers on Monday, May 6 as the Retail Adult-Use and Medical Marijuana Task Force* invited Be The Influence Coalition (BTI)* members to their meeting. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>The organization was invited to present information regarding youth marijuana use and the effects it has on the developing brain.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">“We recognize there is a problem,” began the Task Force Chair, Maggie Terry who is also co-owner <o:p></o:p></div>of Legal Leaf, LLC. “We want to make a difference on both sides of the table, and it is the reason why we’ve invited Be The Influence here today. We are looking for ways in which both sides can collaborate to help protect our youth.”<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">BTI Director, Laura Morris and other members of the coalition shared with the Task Force not only their concerns and statistics regarding youth marijuana use on the developing brain but also suggested ways in which the two groups could collaborate to reduce youth marijuana use.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">“We have seen an increase in use since legalization,” began Morris. “One of our greatest concerns is that there is the perception that marijuana is harmless with no side effects. But there are scientific studies indicating that there are negative side effects in the developing brain from both short and long-term marijuana use.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://bbcultivation.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://bbcultivation.com/" border="0" src="http://www.thewindhameagle.com/ads/bb.jpg" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="800" height="227" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Using a PowerPoint Presentation, Morris shared statistics and data from various sources including <o:p></o:p><br />The New England Journal of Medicine. Some effects of marijuana use on the developing brain include but are not limited to: impaired short term memory, impaired motor coordination, altered judgment, paranoia and psychosis and addiction. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Windham High School Assistant Principal, Phil Rosetti, also shared a few of his own experiences with student drug use. Concerns include vaping with dabs (h<span style="background: white; color: #050505;">ighly concentrated marijuana extract</span>) among other forms of drug ingestion. “I have had students come to my office, telling me that they are addicted and are asking for help,” explained Rosetti. “Since cannabis has become legalized, there has been increased availability and access – in a larger variety of forms.” <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">DARE Officer, Matt Cyr, stated there is some confusion among some students regarding the perception about marijuana safety. “Recently, a student told me that marijuana was completely safe - and that the information was provided by their parents,” he said, reiterating that drugs of all varieties have an impact on the developing brain.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">In response to the Task Force members concern regarding driving safety, Windham Police Chief Schofield stated that there has been an increase in drug driving. “We are unable to determine at this point what drug the drivers are using at all circumstance, but there has been an increase in impaired driving in the past couple of years,” Schofield began. “Not only in Windham but throughout the state and this includes alcohol, opioids, prescription medications, THC and other drugs. There have been two fatalities in Windham in the past 1 ½ years where both alcohol and THC were detected.” <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Discussion between the Task Force and BTI members included ways to work together and educate the public about youth substance abuse/use. The consensus among all present regarding possible collaborative efforts included: Education materials located at all medical-cannabis storefronts/caregiver providers, the encouragement of safe storage (i.e. placing cannabis in a locked cabinet) and ways to lessen youth access to products. It was also discussed that caregivers take an active part on educating the adults who visit their stores/businesses regarding youth cannabis use and the developing brain.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">David Whitten, Task Force member and owner of Sticky Bud Farms, offered another possibility. “I would be very interested in learning how to look for and identify fake I.D.s. as another way to prevent underage use.” He plans to take a workshop offered by the Windham Police Department.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Chair Terry, concurred.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>“We as a Task Force are looking for ways for the adult use and medical cannabis industry to exist in Windham the same way that other legal businesses are conducted. We don’t want to keep the black market alive. We are very concerned about protecting youth and want to work in collaboration with the community.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Charles Hawkins, Tasks Force member and owner of MAC who also strives at being socially responsible stated that whether an individual is pro or anti-marijuana, everyone wants to protect their children and help them make wise choices. “We are all concerned about this issue,” he said. “We are all on the same page and it’s important to find common ground without tarnishing the image of the cannabis industry.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Although both sides have their own philosophical and fundamental perspectives, they all agree that youth safety and health is of the greatest importance – and it’s in this vain they have found middle ground and will work together.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">“Windham could be leaders in this new arena, demonstrating ways to work together for the common good,” Terry said.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">*According to the Town of Windham website, the purpose of the Task Force is to review state laws as well as Windham zoning and regulations regarding retail adult-use and medical marijuana establishments. The Task Force is assigned by the Windham Town Council to make recommendation to the them about changes to the town’s zoning map, land use ordinance and other regulations regarding the various types of retail adult-use and medical marijuana establishments and operations and how they may be conducted and under what conditions and standards.<o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">*The BTI coalition is a collaborative community effort between leaders in Windham and Raymond with the mission of educating youth and adults regarding the dangers of youth substance use and abuse.<o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-69972068206757995582019-05-03T02:00:00.005-04:002019-05-03T02:00:01.456-04:00American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 prepares for Windham’s Memorial Day celebration<br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><i>By Dave Tanguay</i></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">So much to celebrate! The State of Maine marks its 200<sup>th</sup> year in 2020, the American Legion celebrates its 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary year (1919 to 2019) and the Field-Allen Post 148 is celebrating over 80 years of service to veterans and the community. Please join the Legion this Memorial Day in the festivities. For well over 25 years now the Field-Allen Post has been the architect of the Town’s Memorial Day events. It most likely has been longer, but I’ve only been involved for the past 25 years.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This year the Legion will be conducting its traditional events with a few new twists. Members are </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eBUc3uMYDxg/XMsD6oWd_OI/AAAAAAAAH4M/1U18-w4Pc_svtP1Xtyx2G0b8aeoyOILewCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN0480%2B%2528Mobile%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eBUc3uMYDxg/XMsD6oWd_OI/AAAAAAAAH4M/1U18-w4Pc_svtP1Xtyx2G0b8aeoyOILewCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN0480%2B%2528Mobile%2529.JPG" /></a></div>asking the community’s support to make the Legions’ 100<sup>th</sup>Anniversary a memorable one in the town. <o:p></o:p><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The prep</span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt;">aration for the Memorial Day events starts as early as January each year with notifications, request and planning of the respective events. In early May, the flags that are to be hung on the utility poles around the town’s highways and byways are assembled and made ready. New flags are ordered as needed as well as ordering some 900 flags to be placed on the graves of our fallen veterans.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Since 2005, the Legion has placed the 100 flags around town in preparation for the summer and Memorial Day. The flags will go up this year on the weekend of May 18 and is a collaborative effort between the town and the Legion. The town purchases the flags on a triennial cycle and the Post provides the hardware and manpower to place the flags. The flags fly until Labor Day.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Also, during the week of May 14 through May 19, teams of veterans will cover the 30 some odd smaller cemeteries in the town to place some of the over 900 flags on the graves of our veterans. On May 18, weather permitting, teams of veterans and community members will meet at 9 am at Arlington Cemetery, North Windham (adjacent to the Fire Station) to place the final 300 plus flags on the veterans interred there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">For any groups interested in helping, this is an opportunity for volunteer organizations and the community to come out and share in the flag program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>At Smith Cemetery, the town is fortunate to have a group of our young cadets from the Windham High School conduct the flag placements.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting its fourth annual Naturalization ceremony of Friday, May 24 with ceremonies at the Windham Veterans Center at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>For more information contact ALA President, Pam Whynot at 892-4720.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">On May 25, the Post will conduct its 10<sup>th</sup> annual food drive from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. in front of Walmart, North Windham. The “Fill the Truck” program was initiated by Past Commander, Barry Lombard, and has been a very productive program to support the Town’s Food Pantry summer youth program. Both food and monetary donations are most welcome and appreciated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>For those antique vehicle buffs, the “Fill the Truck” program uses a restored 1952 Dodge M-37 military truck that is provided by the Windham High School Jr Cadet Corps.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Next on the list is Memorial Day. This is the busiest day with multiple events and several opportunities for the community to get involved. The town’s parade kicks off at 9 a.m. from the town hall and proceeds onto Route 202 in the direction of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>Windham High School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The best vantage point for viewing is from the area around the intersection of Windham Center Road and Route 202. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This year the Legion is asking for business and community support to make the parade truly memorable. At one time in the past the Memorial Day parade was the largest parade in town (No competition for Summerfest) and was extremely well attended. Over the past few years it has become a shadow of its former self.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>With the celebration of the Legion’s 100<sup>th</sup> year, the Post is asking local business and community organizations to come out with a float, or some organizational participation to show the local veterans that you care and remember their service. The Post currently has four businesses that have responded favorably to our request for support but more would be appreciated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Also needed are open vehicles (convertibles preferred) to provide rides for some of our less ambulatory veterans. The Post will be using the Korean War era M-37 Truck for our Korean War vets and ask that if any Korean War vet would like to join in the parade, please call Dave Tanguay (phone number below). <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The parade is not limited to a specific war era, any veteran who like to march with the Legion or VFW component is welcome. All groups or individuals desiring to join the parade should meet and check in by 8:45 in front of the Town Hall on School Road. Advanced registration would be helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The parade is a short jaunt from School Road to the Windham High School lower parking area and terminates at the Town’s Veterans Memorial (Flag Pole). At approximately 10 a.m., the Memorial Day ceremonies commence, starting with vocal selections from the elementary school chorus and selections from the Windham High School band. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Guest speaker is U.S. Navy Lcdr Mike Wisecup, recently retired. Master of Ceremony will be Post member Brenda Pennels who will coordinate the ceremonial events including: wreath laying, the bell tolling, and ceremonial burning of flags removed from veterans’ graves, and the traditional rifle<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>salute and taps. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Last on the agenda is an open house at noon at the Windham Veterans Center with a picnic style luncheon open to the public hosted by the Field-Allen Post. There will be brief recognition ceremony prior to the picnic. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Following the luncheon at approximately 1 p.m. the focus will move to the WVC Memorial Garden for a dedication of commemorative granite pavers and the dedication of a dark blue granite Memorial Stone devoted to fallen hero this past year, Norman Spear, who was a POW in North Korea as a result of the capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo. Spear spent 11 months incarcerated in North Korea. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">All the events noted are open to the public. Join in for one or more of these events over the Memorial Day period and help celebrate the 100 years of service by the Legion to veterans and the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>To volunteer support or register an entry in the parade please contact, Post Adjutant, Dave Tanguay at 892-1306.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552362625796700890.post-12439474991384359322019-05-03T02:00:00.004-04:002019-05-03T02:00:06.618-04:00Student of the Week: Olivia Bowman<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XtPOvS_B4vg/XMrjFJDiHeI/AAAAAAAAH2s/71JgGnyldg8HPf2xm_aVPLr5t56iHBPPwCLcBGAs/s1600/Olivia%2BBowman%2B%2528Mobile%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XtPOvS_B4vg/XMrjFJDiHeI/AAAAAAAAH2s/71JgGnyldg8HPf2xm_aVPLr5t56iHBPPwCLcBGAs/s320/Olivia%2BBowman%2B%2528Mobile%2529.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Olivia Bowman, a seventh-grade student at Jordan-Small Middle School, is The Windham Eagle’s Student of the Week. Bowman states that she enjoys reading, swimming and playing in the orchestra.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">“Olivia Bowman is a joy to have in class,” stated teacher, Mrs. Fieldsend. “She always shows up with a positive attitude, brings all materials for class and demonstrates a growth mindset class after class. Never: ‘I can’t. Always: ‘I’ll get there!’<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">“Olivia is usually the first one to class and the last one to leave,” stated teacher, Mr. Chase. “She gets immersed in her work in Tech class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Her latest project – a house boat – came out great. Pontoons and all!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Bowman’s favorite subject is social studies and during her free time, she likes playing with her sisters. Bowman lives at home with her six sisters and two brothers.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Favorite movie: Little Rascals<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Favorite music group: AC/DC and the Beatles<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><br />The Windham Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306922687449437691noreply@blogger.com0